Well, we can be pretty cynical and grumpy, but whenever we meet an uber-cynic, uber-grump, it's like the cynicism and grumpiness cancel each other out and a lot of love and respect come pouring out of us.

Without further ado, the trailer for Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields, a documentary that got picked up for theatrical distribution last week, featuring testimonials to Merritt's genius from Sarah Silverman, Peter Gabriel, Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman and others (it's opening in October -- we can't wait):